Coffee – tasty cup of joy that is consumed by millions of people each day. But not many of us know how coffee actually affects the organism, especially when consumed in a large amount on a daily basis. Studies have shown the benefits that a person can enjoy from drinking coffee. That includes reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, kidney stones, Type II Diabetes, protection from Alzheimer Disease and Dementia. But, remember, only by drinking fresh, high – quality and ideally organic coffee. Otherwise, coffee can be extremely bad and dangerous for you and here are some reasons why:
Why is Coffee Bad for You?
Adrenal fatigue – adrenal glands are small glands which sit on top of the kidneys. They produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. When adrenaline floods in the body, the muscles contract and the heart rate thickens. The body is put …show more content…
Acrylamide is a potentially carcinogenic (cancer – causing) substance that forms when coffee beans are roasted at high temperatures. The darker the roast the higher the levels of acrylamide are likely to be. In fact, coffee has been shown to be one of the major sources of this dangerous chemical in the diet.
Obesity – there is a strong relationship between elevated cortisol levels and obesity. Cortisol may increase fat storage around the midsection. As I mentioned previously, coffee increases cortisol, so when the body is exposed to chronically high levels of cortisol, over time can lead to weight gain as your appetite and insulin levels are continuously increased. Continual stress leads to a constant state of excess cortisol production, which stimulates glucose production. This excess glucose then typically is converted into fat, ending up as stored